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MBT position size calculator
1 MBT tick = 5 points = $0.50. Type your stop and risk to see how many BTC or MBT contracts to trade.
MBT contract specs
| Contract | Micro Bitcoin futures (MBT) |
|---|---|
| Tick size | 5 points |
| Tick value | $0.50 per contract |
| 1 full point (1.00) | $0.10 |
| Standard version | BTC (50× bigger, $25.00 per tick) |
Tick sizes and values follow the exchange contract specs. Check your broker before trading, since fees and margins vary.
BTC and MBT stop size cheat sheet
Risk per contract for common stops, and the size closest to $250 of risk (standard contract preferred when it fits).
| Stop | 1 BTC | 1 MBT | Size for ~$250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ticks (25 pts) | $125.00 | $2.50 | 2 BTC ($250.00) |
| 10 ticks (50 pts) | $250.00 | $5.00 | 1 BTC ($250.00) |
| 20 ticks (100 pts) | $500.00 | $10.00 | 25 MBT ($250.00) |
| 30 ticks (150 pts) | $750.00 | $15.00 | 17 MBT ($255.00) |
| 40 ticks (200 pts) | $1,000.00 | $20.00 | 13 MBT ($260.00) |
| 60 ticks (300 pts) | $1,500.00 | $30.00 | 8 MBT ($240.00) |
How to calculate MBT position size
- Pick your stop: 20 ticks is 100 points.
- Risk per contract = ticks × tick value = 20 × $0.50 = $10.00.
- Contracts = your risk ÷ risk per contract, rounded to a whole number that stays inside your range.
Entering prices instead? The stop distance is entry minus stop, divided by the tick size (5) to get ticks. See the full guide: how to calculate futures position size.
Questions
What is the tick value of MBT?
One MBT tick is 5 points and is worth $0.50 per contract. A full 1.00-point move is worth $0.10.
How many MBT contracts should I trade?
Divide the dollars you are willing to lose by the risk of one contract. With a 20-tick stop, one MBT risks $10.00. For a $500 risk and a 40-tick stop, the calculator suggests 25 MBT ($500.00).
What is the micro version of BTC?
MBT (Micro Bitcoin futures) is the micro contract. It is 1/50 the size of BTC: 50 MBT move the same dollars as 1 BTC. One MBT tick is worth $0.50.
Should I trade BTC or MBT?
Use BTC when its size lands inside your risk range, because one standard contract usually costs less in commissions than 50 micros. Use MBT when a single BTC would risk more than your maximum, or when you need finer steps. The calculator marks the best fit as “Best pick”.
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